The Westin Resort Experience in Dubai

A quick snap of Bob Geldof during his recent stay at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina...Bob poses for the camera here with U. Andorff, our Rooms Division Manager!

About Bob Geldof: Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof, known as Bob Geldof (born 5 October 1951), is an Irish singer, songwriter, actor and political activist who became famous as a member of the rock band The Boomtown Rats. His achievements include organising Live Aid and Live 8. Geldof's most notable compositions include "Rat Trap" and "I Don't Like Mondays". He also starred as Pink in Pink Floyd's 1982 film The Wall. (Source: Wikipedia)

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The Inspire Dubai Awards were hosted at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi last night and had a great turnout, with stories of many remarkable people in our midst that have struggled and achieved so much. Here are the winners of the awards:

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A video from Oeno Wine Bar, where the dynamic trio...The Celtic Tenors made their debut in Dubai with a private performance. Here is a sneak-peek at Oeno, the audience and sound bites from the performance:

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We catch up with Joao Rocco, who is the Director, Service Culture for Westin Hotels & Resorts in EAME during his first visit to The Westin Dubai. Here's what he had to say about the Westin brand and his personal hotel experience:

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The Westin Dubai opening party that was attended by over 2000 guests, dignitaries and celebrities! Watch the video collage with a peek at the entertainment, dining and people at The Westin on the night of 5th May 2008 (pre-ATM / Arabian Travel Market).

For a look at over 240 photos from the event, click here.

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Dubai media take to the seas with the Westin last Saturday. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina proved its team building activities most definitely ‘float the boat’ with invited media guests. Participants experienced first hand what The Westin offers to corporate and leisure groups aboard its Archambault 35 racing vessel. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina acquired its brand new Archambault 35 in February in order to offer corporate groups the chance to take to the open sea and discover the adrenalin-rush of riding the waves at top speed aboard the stylish 35ft, 21 horsepower vessel. Group options include organising sailing regattas, whereby groups can race against each other in heats, while their colleagues compete on the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi’s Archambault 35. Teams get to experience every aspect of crew and helmsmanship, helping colleagues to bond and learn to work together, as they battle it out for supremacy of the seas.

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A video collage from 4th March 2008 of a visit by The American Women's Association of Dubai to the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, set to open shortly this year. The 120 glamorous attendees enjoyed a sneak preview of the spectacular Westin flagship, in hard hats and high heels...!

View the photos from the visit on our official photo gallery!

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A peek at a relaxed, perfect day at the Mina Seyahi Complex in Dubai! Starting off with a cocktail reception at The Dhow, followed by an exquisite lunch at Bussola Restaurant and with a sailing match race between the Le Meridien and Westin yachts for a grand finale...the day could not get any better!

View the photos from the event on our photo gallery!

For rooms, dining, group and team-building enquiries contact us at +971 4 399 3333 today!

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The Dubai Eye Breakfast show interview (4th February 2008) with Complex General Manager, Michael Scully, who talks about the opening of the resort, the Westin brand, what guests can expect at the hotel and issues related to hopsitality in Dubai and the region. Download and listen to the Westin Radio Interview with Michael Scully (MP3 Format, 11.2MB - Right-click and select "Save Target As..." to save to your computer - alternatively you can click directly and wait till your computer downloads the file and plays it automatically)

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi was recently visited by Starwood CEO Frits van Paaschen and other Starwood corporate leaders, including Roeland Vos, President EAME Division and Guido de Wilde, Vice President and Regional Director Starwood Middle East.

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Guest fitness forms an unusual pillar of The Westin Dubai’s offerings 
 
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2008 – 35 employees of the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina participated in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 18, under the mantle of RunWestinTM, and emphasising that fitness forms an integral component of the hotel's famed value offering to guests.  (Photo Gallery)

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Signature 'Heavenly Bed' is ranked high in the industry; tested by Richard Branson in Dubai, and is renowned for style and comfort  - The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort promises guests a 'heavenly' experience throughout their stay at the property. Their signature Heavenly Bed was tested recently by Sir Richard Branson, CEO and President of Virgin Airlines.

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Last night, Sir Richard Branson hosted the inaugural I ♥ DXB awards at Bussola, at the new Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina to celebrate the very best of the city as voted for by Virgin Atlantic passengers travelling on the London to Dubai route.

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An interview with General Manager, Michael Scully about the upcoming Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and what sort of service, facilities and outlets guests can expect from this flagship property.

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General Manager Michael Scully talks about The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Dubai in an audio interview (June 2007 - Download MP3 file to listen to the interview - 6MB)

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We interview our new Westin Hotel Manager and a Complex Manager for Finance & Systems.

What was your last position before you joined us? I was Complex Director of Finance Westin-Sheraton Real de Faula Golf Resort & Spa – Costa Blanca Spain.

Why did you move to Dubai? Dubai is showing an enormous growth in the hospitality industry. There are numerous interesting hotel developments here. The level of service, the facilities, the innovations and the business growth make Dubai a fantastic area for hoteliers. Also the fact that Dubai is a good place for young families, made the choice easy.

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is announced! From left to right - Michael Scully, General Manager of the upcoming Westin property, Roeland Vos, President Starwood Hotels & Resorts EAME, Saeed Hareb, Managing Director of the Mina Seyahi Complex and Guido de Wilde, VP Regional Director Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East.

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يعتبر "ويستن دبي، منتجع ومارينا شاطئ الميناء السياحي" منتجعاً فاخراً من فئة 5 نجوم والذي يفتتح أبوابه في شتاء 2007  .  وبموقعه الفريد على شواطئ دبي النظيفة، فإن التصميم العمراني الكلاسيكي الجديد المبدع وهدوء المكان يوفران مناظر خلابة تطل على الخليج العربي.

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